EHL Singapore Campus appoints new dean

Dr. Luciano Lopez first joined EHL Group as a visiting lecturer in economics.

The Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL) has appointed Dr. Luciano Lopez as the new dean of its Singapore campus.

When he first joined EHL Group in February 2018, Dr. Lopez was a visiting lecturer who was completing his dissertation on foreign aid at the University of Neuchâtel. In  the same year, he obtained a position as assistant professor in the EHL faculty.

As an economist, Dr. Lopez's research focuses on applied economics, particularly on circular economy practices in the hospitality industry.

He has been recognised with the Credit Suisse Best Teaching Award in 2016 and the EHL Best Distance Teaching Award in 2020.

“We are delighted that Dr Lopez has agreed to take part in this exciting new chapter of EHL in Singapore as Dean of our third campus,” said Dr Juan F. Perellon, chief academic officer of EHL Group. “His deep knowledge of our institution and his academic skills will be put to good use to the advantage of the students, who will benefit from a caring learning ecosystem, centered around their needs and aspirations.”

Dr. Lopez will officially assume his position in Singapore on 1 July 2021.